Things to Do in Boothbay Harbor, ME

The Best Boothbay Harbor Activities and Attractions

Our treasured in-town location provides a relaxing vacation with a quick one-minute walk to local Boothbay Harbor, Maine attractions and activities including restaurants, shops, art galleries, the famous footbridge across inner harbor, and the waterfront. There is never a shortage of things to do in Boothbay Harbor and we guarantee that there is something for every type of vacationer to enjoy. Once you book your favorite room, start planning ahead with the suggestions and links of things to do in and around town below and our on-site concierge services will help you plan your day. We also maintain a bulletin board of current activities to reference at your convenience. To ensure that you don’t miss out on any of these things to do in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, check our list of recommendations below.

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On the Water

There a number of things to do in Boothbay Harbor that involved water fun! One of the best activities to enjoy is an exciting boat ride around the harbor with a dozen boat excursions departing from the piers at the bottom of our hill.

You will usually find live music at several night spots in the harbor on weekends, and nightly in the summer.

Shop and Get Artful!

There is truly something for everyone amongst the shops, art galleries, boutiques, and merchants in Boothbay Harbor. If you’re not a shopper but find yourself downtown with time to spare, there a number of downtown things to do in Boothbay, Maine for you to enjoy. You can almost always find ice cream to enjoy or people to watch, or take a relaxing stroll. Our usual walks around town give us some favorite establishments noted here, starting from the bottom of our hill.

Discover the most unique coastal-inspired accessories for your home at local artist, Alison Evans’s, AE Home.

Find home decor and gifts and art at Coastal Interiors and Abacus Gallery.

Visit Memorial Library’s Used Bookstore to find your next bit of leisurely reading.

When it’s time to book your lodging in Maine, look no further than the Topside Inn. Our B&B has everything you need for a memorable stay, including comfortable guest rooms, fine amenities, and a delicious three-course breakfast each morning. Enjoy our convenient in-town location, just a one-minute walk to all of the best things to do in Boothbay Harbor, ME.